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Social Media Motion Editor

Dragons Group
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Location: NYC, Manhattan

About Us

We are Dragons, a global creative agency working with bold brands to build cultural relevance, connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.

We bridge digital and creative thinking, developing innovative work across skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, and more. Our international teams in the US and Barcelona deliver results through smart strategy, sharp creativity, and meticulous execution.

About The Role

We are looking for a mid-level Social Media Motion Editor with a strong foundation in motion graphics and video editing, and a clear interest in evolving digital creation, including AI-driven and 3D workflows.

This role sits at the intersection of motion design, video editing, and content creation, supporting both campaign and social outputs. You will play a key role in bringing creative concepts to life through engaging, high-quality visual content across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop motion graphics for digital, social, and campaign assets
  • Edit video content from a variety of sources, including original footage, found footage, and AI-generated material
  • Source and curate relevant visual assets to support storytelling
  • Translate creative direction into compelling and high-quality visual executions
  • Contribute to AI- and 3D-driven video content when required
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment across formats and platforms
  • Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and production teams to deliver impactful content

Minimum Requirements

  • Mid-level experience in motion design and video editing
  • Strong proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools
  • Solid understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and composition
  • Experience working with different types of footage (shot, sourced, or generated)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail and strong craft execution
  • Interest in AI tools and emerging digital production workflows
  • Experience with 3D, CGI, or generative video tools
  • Familiarity with adapting content across social and digital platforms
  • Ability to work across both systemized content and custom creative executions

Languages

  • English (mandatory)
  • Any other languages is a plus.

What We Offer

  • 20 days of paid time-off (PTO) annually, prorated to your start date for the current calendar year. These would not include any National Holidays.
  • 3 days of sick leave per year
  • Individual medical insurance (one month after you start with us)
  • Short-term disability plan
  • 401(k) plan (retirement savings plan)
  • Competitive pay & room to grow.
  • Global playground, cutting-edge tools and trend-driven culture.

At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.

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